At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure products meet safety and design standards through testing and analysis.
- Company: Leading manufacturer in Birmingham with a focus on automotive, defence, and aerospace sectors.
- Benefits: £47,000 salary, 28 days leave, free parking, pension, and healthcare package.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on product quality and safety.
- Qualifications: 2+ years experience in quality engineering and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a leading Birmingham based manufacturer. The company works across a number of sectors including automotive, defence and aerospace to design and manufacture components at high levels.
A quality engineer (QE) ensures products and processes meet stringent safety, regulatory, and design standards. They design testing procedures, perform root-cause analysis on defects, and implement continuous improvement frameworks like Six Sigma to prevent issues from recurring.
- Quality Control & Testing: Designing and developing test cases, automation scripts, and physical inspections to validate product durability, reliability, and functionality.
- Defect Tracking: Investigating exactly why a product or process failed and utilising statistical analysis to identify trends and patterns.
- System Auditing: Auditing manufacturing or software development systems to ensure they comply with industry regulations and standards, such as ISO 9001.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Acting as a link between design, procurement, and production teams to 'build in' quality from early development through to final delivery.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintaining traceability, defect logs, and quality metrics required for certifications and legal compliance.
Benefits of Quality Engineer:
- £47000 basic + DOE
- Monday to Friday
- 39 hours per week
- 0700 starts
- 28 days annual leave
- Free parking
- Pension
- Health care package and employee discount
Experience Required for Quality Engineer:
- Have 2 years or more experience within a similar role
- Have relevant qualification - apprenticeship, relevant degree, NVQ etc
- Have knowledge of all inspection methods - hand tools, robotic measuring
- Assurance and reporting experience
- Knowledge of industry standards - ISO 9001 / AS9102 / IATF6949
- Continuous improvement and 8D management
- Maintaining accurate reports and documents
- Liaising with internal management and other departments
- Liaising with customers and 3rd party suppliers
If you are excited by this opportunity of Quality Engineer, and Birmingham is a commutable location, apply today and a member of the team will contact you within 48 hours.
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